There were several standout individual football performances in week one across Southwestern Indiana. Who gets your vote? Each week you can vote for both the Courier & Press football Player of the Week. Below you will find the football poll and brief info on each performance. m. CDT Thursday. Simply refreh the page to vote again. More: What we learned from Week 1 of high school football in Southwestern Indiana Courier & Press high school football Player of the Week nominees Jaivon Aunspach, Castle: The junior wide receiver had eight catches for 130 yards and four touchdowns in a 29-26 win at North.
Leyton Battles, Vincennes Lincoln: The senior defensive back had two interceptions, including the game-clinching pick in the final minute, during a 7-6 victory over Terre Haute South. Lucas Beier, Tell City: The senior quarterback ran for 167 yards with three touchdowns (also passed for 81 yards and another score) in a 49-6 win over Perry Central. Dru Ellis, Memorial: The junior had 116 total offensive yards and four touchdowns in a 48-14 victory at Jasper.
Remi Johnson, North Posey: The junior caught nine passes for 66 yards (one touchdown) and led the defense with 11 tackles and two interceptions in a 34-21 win at Southridge. Dax Kramer, Tecumseh: The senior running back had 150 yards on only 11 carries and two touchdowns in a 37-0 win over Princeton. Jason Jones, North Daviess: The senior quarterback was 11 of 17 passing for 199 yards and four touchdowns in a 47-12 win over Washington. Also rushed for a team-high 83 yards.
EJ Rainey, Mater Dei: The senior running back scored four touchdowns for the Wildcats in a 56-14 win over Central. Caden Rochleau, Gibson Southern: The senior quarterback accounted for 454 total offensive yards and two touchdowns in a loss to Floyd Central. Amyr Wilford, Reitz: The sophomore running back had 134 rushing yards on 15 carries and three scores in a 46-0 win over Harrison.
